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PR-1961

Order for Ancillary Administration

Wisconsin · Wisconsin Court System · Effective October 7, 2010

This form is used to ask the court to grant permission for ancillary administration and to order a bond, if needed. It is a formal order from the court regarding the estate of a person.

The court describes it as: To grant ancillary letters and order bond, if necessary.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after an application for ancillary administration of an estate has been filed in the court.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an Order for Ancillary Administration, which is used to get permission from the court to manage an estate in a way that is outside the person's home county.
Does this form require a bond?
The court's order section specifies whether a surety bond is required or if no bond is needed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 7, 2010.

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